I WALKED OUT AND TRIED TO OPEN MY CAR WITH THE REMOTE AND IT DID NOT WORK. SO I USED THE KEY TO GET IN IT AND TRIED TO START IT AND NOTHING. THEN I COULD NOT GET THE KEY OUT OF IT EITHER. I WAS PANICKED I NEEDED TO GET TO WORK. MY HUSBAND LATER JUMPED IT AND TOOK THE BATTERY TO GET LOOKED AT. NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE BATTERY. I DROVE IT A DAY LATER AND MY AIR CONDITIONING WAS BLOWING HEAT ON T…
2011 buick Enclave electrical problems
severe 19 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
MY CAR WOULD NOT START ON IT OWN. I GOT A BOOST AND IT STARTED UP. WENT TO AUTO STORE AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND REMOVED THE KEY BUT IT KEPT RUNNING FOR A FEW MINUTES. THE SALES ASSOCIATED TESTED THE BATTERY AND SAID IT WASN'T GETTING THE PROPER CRACK AMPS. THEY DID NOT HAVE THE BATTERY THAT I NEEDED IN STOCK, I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME AND TURN OFF AND RESTART THE CAR UNTIL THE NEXT MORNING AN…
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 11/4/19. THE DEALERSHIP, SALESMAN OR SERVICE DEPARTMENT. DIDN'T INFORM ME OR PUT IT IN WRITING THAT THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WAS FAULTY ON THE VEHICLE. JOHN EAGLE ACURA DIDN'T CONSIDER SAFETY FIRST. ON 11/7/19 AT 48,076 MILES THE VEHICLE WON'T CRANK. IT WAS COLD AND RAINY SO I DIDN'T DRIVE THE VEHICLE. ON 11/17/19 I DROVE THE VEHICLE TO CHURCH AT 48,124 MILES. WHEN I GOT OU…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2011 buick Enclave?
It's a meaningful issue. 19 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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